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Recent studies blur the lines between man, machine, and emotion<p>Would you shed a tear if a robot was being tortured before your eyes? According to Astrid Rosenthal-von der Pütten, you just might.<p>Rosenthal-von der Pütten is a researcher at the University of Duisburg-Essen in Germany, and the author …

The plots of the hybrid grass were planted on clay-rich soil, which is prone to run-off<p><b>A hybrid farmland grass, developed by a team of UK researchers, could help reduce flooding, a study has shown.</b><p>A team of plant and soil scientists said tests showed the new cultivar reduced run-off by 51%, …

<b>By Candice Gaukel Andrews</b><p>If you've ever dreamed of going on an African safari, you've heard of the "Big Five": the Cape buffalo, elephant, leopard, lion and rhinoceros. While these animals are now said to represent the large fauna that safari-goers would most like to see, the term actually has a …

Deciding on a destination for an upcoming trip is never easy. While the beach and mountains may beckon, cities are a great option year-round, offering an array of activities for every type of getaway. After a long day of sight-seeing, however, some may long for those quiet, relaxing moments by the …

Birds on a train, goats on a bus—see some weird ways animals get around.<p><b>From birds on a train to goats on a bus—adaptable animals are learning how to get around our expanding cities.</b><p>Many are domestic—like cats—but coyotes, monkeys, and other wild species are also finding their way onto public …

Europe is a continent sized adventure land, mesmerizing idealistic tourists with the promise of history, romance, and memories to last a lifetime. With so many enticing options, planning your trip across the pond can be overwhelming. Here are a few places that are sure to captivate your adventurous …

After a 13-hour drive from Sequoia to Sedona — during which I nearly ran out of gas on a beautiful but desolate stretch of highway 40 (if it hadn’t been for Max‘s hybrid endurance, I absolutely would have!) — I squeaked into Red Rock Country well past dark and barely in time for my star-gazing …

Getting closer to the ground helped dinosaurs take flight, says a new study.<p><b>Watch a bird's odd, bent-legged gait and you'll see an evolutionary adaptation born millions of years ago in its dinosaur ancestors while they were still confined to the ground.</b><p>The crouched stance developed to compensate …